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S873 CTX

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,395 mi
Last recorded2,395 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 CTX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 2,395 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 2,392 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 93,898 miles

exhaust corroded

both front c.v gaitors starting to crack

both rear axle bushes detiorated but not resulting in excess play

both rear strut tops have slight movement

offside front and rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight movement in antiroll bar D bushes

Fail 5 Feb 2011 93,898 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front c.v gaitors starting to crack

both rear axle bushes detiorated but not resulting in excess play

both rear strut tops have slight movement

exhaust corroded

offside front and rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight movement in antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,291 miles

backbox outerskin corroded and front pipe flexymesh detiorating

both front wishbone rear bushes debonding but not resulting in excess play

slight movement in both rear axle bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2009 81,464 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

N/S/F Wiper split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust back box outerskin corroded

handbrake travell

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to debond

Fail 4 Feb 2008 76,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust back box outerskin corroded

handbrake travell

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to debond

Pass 6 Feb 2007 66,521 miles

engine oil leak around cambelt area

exhaust rear box corroded

front discs starting to corrode

gearbox oil leak on selector shaft

Fail 6 Feb 2007 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak around cambelt area

exhaust rear box corroded

front discs starting to corrode

gearbox oil leak on selector shaft

Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2006 61,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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S873 CTX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S873 CTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S873 CTX registered?

S873 CTX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S873 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 CTX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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